Without a doubt, one of the sublime pleasures of Thailand is the food. The variety of ingredients and the different combinations of flavors make for an unforgettable national cuisine.
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Four basic flavors are blended in various proportions, depending upon the ultimate taste desired. Hot and spicy flavors are produced by fresh or dried hot peppers, sweet flavors are produced by palm sugar, sour flavors are produced by tamarind or fresh lime juice, and salty flavors are produced by fish sauce or oyster sauce, never salt. Soy sauce can be used.